Free Permit-Parking for Highridge Wood Hikers & Picnickers
Highridge Wood Car Park is a rural, surface-level facility managed by Surrey County Council, providing access to Highridge Woods extensive hiking trails and picnic areas near Betchworth. The lot offers around 50 gravel-surfaced bays, including four accessible spaces positioned close to the woodlands entrance. Operating 8 am 6 pm daily, parking is free but must be registered via the online parking portal to obtain a permit code for the pay-by-phone system. The site is unlit after dusk, and no CCTV is present; users should exercise caution during early morning or late evening visits. A clearly marked trail leads from the lot into Highridge Woods trail network, viewpoints, and picnic clearings within a two-minute walk. Local bus services on Brockhamhurst Road are infrequent; visitors are advised to arrive by private vehicle or bicycle. Covered cycle racks accommodating four bicycles are provided near the entrance to encourage sustainable travel. Regular gravel maintenance prevents pothole formation and supports proper drainage.